In its early November special session, the Alabama Legislature approved, and the governor signed into law, legislation mandating ALL Alabama employers who require COVID-19 vaccinations to allow employees to claim an exemption for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs….
Holiday sales in Alabama could grow by double digits for the second year in a row. Alabamians spent 11.6% more during November and December 2020 than they did during the same period in 2019, which was the highest holiday growth…
“Shopping is back,” Alabama retailers said when asked if instore shopping increased during 2021’s five-day Thanksgiving weekend. Those that Alabama Retail Association spoke with late Monday and early Tuesday said they had record weekends, a record month and anticipate a…
Spread the cheer by spending your holiday shopping, dining and leisure dollars locally throughout this holiday season. When you shop Alabama, you support your friends and neighbors, you strengthen your local economy AND you invest in the vibrancy of your…
Photos upon request Media releases for the individual winners linked below The Alabama Retail Association this year recognized 11 retail businesses with operations in 13 Alabama cities as Alabama Retailers of the Year. Together, these businesses employ more than 400…
ALBERTVILLE – Patrick, Will and Tyler Younghouse, owners of Papa Dubi’s Cajun Kitchen in Albertville, are Alabama’s 2021 Silver Retailers of the Year in the Annual Sales Between $1 Million and $5 Million category. Papa Dubi’s is among the 11…
MOUNTAIN BROOK – Ralph and Rebecca Sorrell, pharmacists and co-owners of Ritch’s Pharmacy in Mountain Brook, are Alabama’s Bronze Retailers of the Year in the Annual Sales More Than $5 Million category. Ritch’s Pharmacy is one of 11 retail businesses…
CLANTON – Adena Green, owner of Hope’s Chest Boutique & Gifts in Clanton, is the 2021 Silver Alabama Retailer of the Year in the Annual Sales Less Than $1 Million category. Hope’s Chest Boutique & Gifts is one of 11…
HEADLAND – When driving along U.S. 431 in Headland, you can’t miss Todd Farms, just turn into the parking lot when you get to the 38-foot-tall red barn and the World’s Largest Syrup Bottle. While the combo general store/restaurant run…
MOBILE – Melissa M. Cross, president of McAleer’s Office Furniture in Mobile, today was named Alabama’s 2021 Silver Retailer of the Year in the Annual Sales More Than $5 Million category. McAleer’s is one of 11 businesses honored as Retailers…